"Joshua will take it deadly serious and get the win against Parker and then in the future, potentially box Wilder," says McCracken
Tuesday 20 March 2018 09:02, UK
Anthony Joshua could come "unstuck" if he underestimates Joseph Parker, according to his trainer Rob McCracken.
WBO title holder Parker arrived in London on Saturday morning ahead of his world heavyweight unification clash with WBA 'super' and IBF champion Anthony Joshua on March 31, live on Sky Sports Box Office.
McCracken insists Joshua's focus remains on overcoming the undefeated fighter from New Zealand, despite an ongoing war of words with WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder.
"He's busy, he's unbeaten, he's got quite quick hands, he believes in himself and he's got a decent game," McCracken told Sky Sports News.
"If you underestimate boxers like Joseph Parker, you could come unstuck, but there's none of that going on here - Anthony will take it deadly serious and get the win against Parker and then in the future, potentially box Wilder.
"But all that matters now is his next fight on the 31 March."
Wilder will be ringside as part of Sky Sports Box Office's punditry team for the huge bout at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff and has warned Joshua he will get in the ring and go face to face with him if he beats Parker.
